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INTRODUCTION | |
| It’s been a great week for DLIB as we announce a unique political debate for 2010 that will be the first of a kind in the city. Frank McKenna reflects on the latest council select committee meeting and our DLIB private meeting with the Leader of the Liverpool Labour Party Joe Anderson earlier this week. The Liverpool Food and Drink Festival inaugural awards is on the menu in our Members Platform and we feature Chris Barry as our special guest in TFI’s ‘Who Are Yer’. Elsewhere, Live’smart is the ‘Business of the Week’, we congratulate Simon Ross for his marathon 24 hour radio show raising money for Radio City’s Cash For Kids and Phil Woolas MP takes part in one of our up and coming events. Have a great weekend, and don’t do anything Frank wouldn’t do… | ||
YOU CAN NOW HEAR A PREVIEW OF TFI EVERY FRIDAY MORNING ON CITY TALK 105.9FM, 7.45AM, WITH FRANK McKENNA AND DUNCAN BARKES. |
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DOWNTOWN TO HOST LEADERS DEBATE | |
Downtown Liverpool In Business, in association with City Talk 105.9fm is to host a live ‘Question Time’ style debate between the political leaders of Liverpool City Council, Liberal Democrat Councillor Warren Bradley, and Labour’s Joe Anderson. The debate will take place in February next year, and is the first event of its kind in the city. DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna said: “I am delighted that Warren and Joe have agreed to participate in this unique event which, I am sure, will capture the imagination of Liverpool’s business community and attract a significant amount of interest.” |
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WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON! | |
A brief Downtown review of the past seven days. |
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DECLARING AN INTEREST... | |
I attended my first meeting of the Liverpool City Council Regeneration & Culture Select committee last week in an advisory capacity. |
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INAUGUARAL AWARDS RECOGNISE FOOD & DRINK’S FINEST | |
Liverpool’s leading bars and restaurants celebrated their achievements at The Liverpool Food and Drink Festival 2009’s inaugural awards this week. The general public chose the winners, with major awards going to The Italian Fish Club for Best Restaurant and The London Carriage Works for Favourite Bar. The awards followed the week-long festival that attracted more than 30,000 visitors alone to its Sefton Park launch with the likes of celebrity chef, Marco Pierre White contributing to the day thanks to support from Liverpool City Council. |
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ECHELON FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND LEGAL & GENERAL | |
Echelon in conjunction with Legal & General will be running a series of short lunch time seminars over the coming months featuring crucial tips from local accountant Jan McDermott, Deputy President of Liverpool Society of Chartered Accountants. The seminars, entitled ‘How to Protect your ‘Assets’ in Business’ will focus on protecting the continuity of your business revenue in these testing times. The first is scheduled for Thursday 8th October, at Liverpool Marina Bar & Grill. The specialised nature of the seminar content is strictly aimed at partners and directors with a controlling interest. Lunch will be provided. Contact Brian Green for details: |
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NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH FOR MYNETWORKINGPA IN OCTOBER | |
www.mynetworkingpa.com is due to launch its second website in October 2009 to cope with a national demand. www.mynetworkingpa.com allows business people across the UK to not only find networking events such as DLIB but to keep up to date with the business networking industry and the positive impacts it can have on your businesses. Locally MNPA provides unique networking services for companies wishing to hold their own networking events within house; MNPA has worked alongside many well known names to provide this unique function, allowing clients to gain further business through their own networking activities between their client base and potential new customers. As a member of DLIB, we would like to offer 3 months free membership to our new website. For further information about holding your own networking event please email the MNPA team on info@mynetworkingpa.com |
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LIVE'SMART ENJOYS BUSINESS SUCCESS | |
Liverpool smartcard specialist Live'smart are poised for aggressive growth after securing four key contracts. The company, who specialises in supporting residents, leisure and tourism projects through loyalty and smartcard schemes, has won deals with Mersey Ferries, Merseyrail, The Beatles Story and Liverpool City Council worth over £250,000. Live'smart, founded in 2004 and current DLIB ‘Business of the Year’ have delivered a portfolio of smart card products and services to the public and private sector. They are directly responsible for the 08 Card, VIP 08 Card, and Your Ticket for Liverpool. Chairman David Wade Smith, added: “We offer some unique technology in combination with a varied range of specialist suppliers and the experience to project manage and implement increasingly complex and ambitious schemes. We’re very happy with the way 2009 is shaping up but are confident 2010 is going to be a year of further expansion and success.” T: +44 [0]151 235 8777 |
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SIMON ROSS | |
Yesterday, Rossie and his crew, stayed on air for 24 hours. Rossie's 24 Hour Breakfast was raising money for Radio City’s Cash For Kids, helping underprivileged children in Liverpool, the North West and North Wales. A big well done to Rossie & Co. If you want to get involved in Radio City’s Cash For Kids call 0151 472 6965 or email charity@radiocity.co.uk |
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SPOTIFY | |
Spotify offers you legal and free access to a huge library of music. All you need to do is create an account and download the streaming music player. It really is simple. |
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15 MINUTES THAT SHOOK THE WORLD | |
(the untold story of Istanbul) DVD on sale November 2009. Find out what really happened in the Liverpool dressing room at half time during the Champions League Final, 2005. ...starring Neil Fitzmaurice, Andrew Schofield, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher. ©miracleproductionsuk 2009 |
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BREAKFAST WITH... | |
Frank McKenna talks to Phil Woolas MP. Phil is the Regional Minister for the North West; Minister for Borders and Immigration and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth. |
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LIVERCOOL | |
The ‘Livercool’ awards, rewarding the city’s most successful entrepreneurs, is hosted by Downtown Liverpool in Business in association with City Talk 105.9, along with the Northwest Development Agency and Business Link, takes place on the evening of Thursday 19th November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Tables are selling fast, so don’t be disappointed, book your places NOW. |
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THE LEGENDS LUNCHEON | |
The Legends Luncheon – Red & Blue Day, 10th December – Crowne Plaza, Liverpool “Following the huge success of The Legends Luncheon last year with The Sky Soccer Saturday team, NWC are proud to announce this year’s event. Come and enjoy a unique afternoon with The Legends of Liverpool FC and Everton FC. Our chosen Charity for this year is Stick “n” Step, a local charity helping children with Cerebral Palsy. As expected, repeat bookings from last year are going well so don’t miss out and reserve your table today. After show private party venue to be announced……… |
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QUEENIE'S CHRISTMAS GALA BALL | |
After Herbert of Liverpool's tremendous success with Queenie’s Christmas Gala Ball last year they are pleased to announce this year’s gala ball will be on Saturday 14th November 2009 at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. The event will have a tremendous Christmas Cabaret, along with a champagne dinner and reception. Father Christmas will be in his grotto to greet every guest and complete your evening dancing to the sensational Manhattan Show Band. As in previous years this fund raising event provides Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for up to 750 people who would otherwise be on their own and The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Party for under privileged children at the Town hall. It is essential that you reply by the 30th September as we have a long waiting list. CLICK HERE for the booking form. CLICK HERE to view the flyer |
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THIS WEEK IT'S... | |
Name: Chris Barry Company: The BusinessDesk.com Position: Editor Red or Blue: Blue (Man City) Brown or Cameron: Cameron (just) Favourite Liverpool Bar/Restaurant: Living Room What’s your Tipple: Corona (with lime of course) Favourite Liverpool Band: The Beatles Top Tune: I Am the Resurrection (Stone Roses) Favourite Book: The Great Gatsby Favourite Movie: Saving Private Ryan Who would play you in a film: Peter Kay Favourite TV Programme: 24 Most visited website: Times Online Celebrity Crush: Kelly Brook Interesting Fact about you: Had a summer job cleaning school toilets. Glamorous it was not. |
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